James 3:17

Contemporary English Version 1995

But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere.

Cross References

Proverbs 2:6

All wisdom comes from the Lord, and so do common sense and understanding.

James 3:15

This kind of wisdom doesn't come from above. It is earthly and selfish and comes from the devil himself.

Romans 12:9

Be sincere in your love for others. Hate everything that is evil and hold tight to everything that is good.

James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father who created all the lights in the heavens. He is always the same and never makes dark shadows by changing.

James 1:5

If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking.

1 John 3:18

Children, you show love for others by truly helping them, and not merely by talking about it.

1 Peter 1:22

You obeyed the truth, and your souls were made pure. Now you sincerely love each other. But you must keep on loving with all your heart.

Matthew 5:8

God blesses those people whose hearts are pure. They will see him!

1 John 3:3

This hope makes us keep ourselves holy, just as Christ is holy.

Luke 21:15

I will give you the wisdom to know what to say. None of your enemies will be able to oppose you or to say that you are wrong.

Luke 6:36

Have pity on others, just as your Father has pity on you.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live at peace with everyone! Live a clean life. If you don't, you will never see the Lord.

2 Timothy 2:24

and God's servants must not be troublemakers. They must be kind to everyone, and they must be good teachers and very patient.

1 Peter 2:1

Stop being hateful! Quit trying to fool people, and start being sincere. Don't be jealous or say cruel things about others.

James 2:4

This is the same as saying that some people are better than others, and you would be acting like a crooked judge.

Hebrews 12:11

It is never fun to be corrected. In fact, at the time it is always painful. But if we learn to obey by being corrected, we will do right and live at peace.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will live a life that honors the Lord, and you will always please him by doing good deeds. You will come to know God even better.

Romans 15:14

My friends, I am sure that you are very good and that you have all the knowledge you need to teach each other.

Job 28:28

God told us, “Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin.”

1 Chronicles 22:12

May he give you wisdom and knowledge, so that you can rule Israel according to his Law.

1 Corinthians 12:8

Some of us can speak with wisdom, while others can speak with knowledge, but these gifts come from the same Spirit.

Job 28:23

God is the only one who knows the way to wisdom;

James 4:8

Come near to God, and he will come near to you. Clean up your lives, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you people who can't make up your mind.

1 Timothy 5:21

In the presence of God and Christ Jesus and their chosen angels, I order you to follow my instructions! Be fair with everyone, and don't have any favorites.

Acts 11:24

Barnabas was a good man of great faith, and he was filled with the Holy Spirit. Many more people turned to the Lord.

Matthew 23:28

That's what you are like. Outside you look good, but inside you are evil and only pretend to be good.

1 Thessalonians 2:7

But as apostles, we could have demanded help from you. After all, Christ is the one who sent us. We chose to be like children or like a mother nursing her baby.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

Philippians 1:11

Jesus Christ will keep you busy doing good deeds that bring glory and praise to God.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a follower named Tabitha. Her Greek name was Dorcas, which means “deer.” She was always doing good things for people and had given much to the poor.

John 1:47

When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said, “Here is a true descendant of our ancestor Israel. And he isn't deceitful.”

John 1:14

The Word became a human being and lived here with us. We saw his true glory, the glory of the only Son of the Father. From him the complete gifts of undeserved grace and truth have come down to us.

Malachi 3:3

The Lord will purify the descendants of Levi, as though they were gold or silver. Then they will bring the proper offerings to the Lord,

Malachi 2:9

So I caused everyone to hate and despise you, because you disobeyed me and failed to treat all people alike.

Daniel 1:17

God made the four young men smart and wise. They read a lot of books and became well educated. Daniel could also tell the meaning of dreams and visions.

1 Kings 3:9

Please make me wise and teach me the difference between right and wrong. Then I will know how to rule your people. If you don't, there is no way I could rule this great nation of yours.

Exodus 36:2

Then Moses brought together these workers who were eager to work,

Titus 3:2

and not say cruel things or argue. They should be gentle and kind to everyone.

Titus 1:15

Everything is pure for someone whose heart is pure. But nothing is pure for an unbeliever with a dirty mind. That person's mind and conscience are destroyed.

Romans 12:18

and do your best to live at peace with everyone.

Isaiah 32:6

Fools talk foolishness. They always make plans to do sinful things, to lie about the Lord, to let the hungry starve, and to keep water from those who are thirsty.

Isaiah 2:4

He will settle arguments between nations. They will pound their swords and their spears into rakes and shovels; they will never make war or attack one another.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But when your son becomes king, I will give him peace throughout his kingdom. His name will be Solomon, because during his rule I will keep Israel safe and peaceful.

1 Kings 3:28

Everyone in Israel was amazed when they heard how Solomon had made his decision. They realized that God had given him wisdom to judge fairly.

1 Kings 3:12

So I'll make you wiser than anyone who has ever lived or ever will live.

Ephesians 5:9

and make your light shine. Be good and honest and truthful,

2 Corinthians 10:1

Do you think I am a coward when I am with you and brave when I am far away? Well, I ask you to listen, because Christ himself was humble and gentle.

2 Corinthians 9:10

God gives seed to farmers and provides everyone with food. He will increase what you have, so you can give even more to those in need.

Isaiah 40:11

The Lord cares for his nation, just as shepherds care for their flocks. He carries the lambs in his arms, while gently leading the mother sheep.

Job 28:12

But where is wisdom found?

Matthew 5:9

God blesses those people who make peace. They will be called his children!

2 Corinthians 6:6

But we have kept ourselves pure and have been understanding, patient, and kind. The Holy Spirit has been with us, and our love has been real.

2 Corinthians 7:11

Just look what God has done by making you feel sorry! You sincerely want to prove you are innocent. You are angry. You are shocked. You are eager to see that justice is done. You have proved that you were completely right in this matter.

James 2:13

Do this, because on the day of judgment there will be no pity for those who have not had pity on others. But even in judgment, God is merciful!

1 Peter 2:18

Servants, you must obey your masters and always show respect to them. Do this, not only to those who are kind and thoughtful, but also to those who are cruel.